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and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness,

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and to knowledge, self-control;(A) and to self-control, perseverance;(B) and to perseverance, godliness;(C)

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And not only that, but we[a] also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,(A) and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,

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  1. 5.3 Or let us

Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings,(A) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(B) perseverance, character; and character, hope.

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  1. Romans 5:3 Or let us

The Christian’s Call and Election

His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by[a] his own glory and excellence.(A)

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  1. 1.3 Other ancient authorities read through

Confirming One’s Calling and Election

His divine power(A) has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him(B) who called us(C) by his own glory and goodness.

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36 For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what was promised.(A)

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36 You need to persevere(A) so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.(B)

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19 By your endurance you will gain your souls.(A)

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19 Stand firm, and you will win life.(A)

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The Example of Jesus

12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,[a] and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,(A)

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  1. 12.1 Other ancient authorities read sin that easily distracts

12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run(A) with perseverance(B) the race marked out for us,

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25 Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.(A)

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25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown(A) that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.(B)

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Patience in Suffering

Be patient, therefore, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.(A) You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.[a](B) Brothers and sisters, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors!(C) 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

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  1. 5.8 Or is at hand

Patience in Suffering

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.(A) See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting(B) for the autumn and spring rains.(C) You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming(D) is near.(E) Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters,(F) or you will be judged. The Judge(G) is standing at the door!(H)

10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets(I) who spoke in the name of the Lord.

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Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

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Teach the older men(A) to be temperate,(B) worthy of respect, self-controlled,(C) and sound in faith,(D) in love and in endurance.

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23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.

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23 gentleness and self-control.(A) Against such things there is no law.(B)

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12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to the faith of[a] Jesus.(A)

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  1. 14.12 Or to their faith in

12 This calls for patient endurance(A) on the part of the people of God(B) who keep his commands(C) and remain faithful to Jesus.

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“I know your works, your toil and your endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate evildoers; you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not and have found them to be false.(A)

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I know your deeds,(A) your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested(B) those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.(C)

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but he must be hospitable,[a] a lover of goodness, self-controlled, upright, devout, and restrained,

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  1. 1.8 Gk a friend of foreigners

Rather, he must be hospitable,(A) one who loves what is good,(B) who is self-controlled,(C) upright, holy and disciplined.

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